Media companies work with media literacy in multiple ways
Media literacy is not just a big issue for readers, listeners and viewers, but also for content providers. This section showcases the many ways in which media companies work with their audiences and their own internal procedures to ensure credible information as well as users who are switched on. From mobile music studios to scientific publishing guidelines - these examples illustrate that when it comes to fostering media literacy, innovative thinking and empowerment are key!
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Understanding what you are reading comes down to much more than simply mastering a skill; it is also about having access to others with whom to share thoughts, recommendations and questions. Aside from publishing books, Pearson sees it as one of ...
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One of the main issues facing young people from marginalised backgrounds is their ability to believe that they can break the mould and ‘do something different’. Through capitalising on the innovative nature of the media sector disadvantaged y...
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Unsuspecting members of the public being scammed by ‘rogue’ and ‘cowboy’ traders are often featured in consumer TV programmes in the hope that the public will better protect themselves from these criminals. Yell has built a reputation for...
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A report, 'Unleashing Aspirations', published by the Panel on Fair Access to Professions in July 2009, highlighted that less than 10 per cent of those entering journalism have worked their way up through non-graduate, vocational, working-class ba...
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The digital world we live in now can make a significant difference to people's lives. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to gain access to it – either through lack of money or lack of understanding. That's why Virgin Media is doing everything ...
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"Back in 2001, we had debates about mobile phones 'frying your brain', genetically modified 'Frankenstein foods', the MMR vaccine, experiments using animals and the dangers of cloning. Scientists were often marginal and scientific evidence and da...
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The Financial Times, arguably the world's best known publisher of business news, is synonymous with 'integrity, accuracy and authority'. This means that it is important that the FT maintains the highest possible professional and ethical standards...
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As a media company, Sky is acutely aware that the future belongs to the younger generations. Inspiring young people to become media savvy is thus a key concern.
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In a world where media formats proliferate and increasingly compete for a share of our attention, it may be challenging for young people to connect with the world and develop an informed opinion. The Guardian wanted to be able to introduce curren...
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